Sep 27, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, I am very confused. I read that adultery is a sexual relationship between two people not married, but what about imagined sexual relationships even if no physical act is committed. I struggle with my thoughts and fear I am guilty of the second...
Sep 10, 2020 | Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, I was talking with a friend today and she mentioned that the Church Handbook was recently updated. As she told me the changes she said that they took out masturbating or self gratification being a sin. After talking to her I went to look and...
Aug 27, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Trials
Question Gramps, On my mission, I frequently saw a strange phenomenon; my companion and I would have no success for a week, then the next week would be filled with miracles. Or, we had a day with low numbers and the next day would yield high numbers. I am...
Apr 5, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions
Question Hello, For a long time I’ve struggled with a pornography addiction. I first started using it when I was as young as 11. I used to view it a lot, but I hardly do anymore (I wish I didn’t look at it at all anymore). I turned 17 this year, and I know I...
Mar 3, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions
Question Gramps, I have a question. I have been addicted to marijuana for 20 years and recently quit and began repenting for it. I then had a relapse. Does this mean I have no chance at being forgiven now because I repented for it but did it again ? Brian...
Nov 8, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Trials
Question Hi Gramps! I have been struggling greatly with not holding a grudge against someone I know. She used to have feelings for my fiance while we were dating, and what it really boils down to is that I feel insecure about that, and I think that she is a lot...
Oct 21, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Divorce
Question Gramps, My ex-husband and I have been civilly divorced for over a year now. He recently asked me for a temple divorce. Will a temple divorce invalidate the sealing of our children to us? Tracie Answer Hi Tracie, Thank you for your...
Oct 8, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, God, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, I need help. I wrote you before about being gay and angry at Heavenly Father about it. I’m an alcoholic and I’m so afraid that Heavenly Father has given up on me. I have a lot of problems and I don’t know how I can ever come back. I don’t...
Sep 24, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, By the grace of the atonement I was able to overcome a drug addiction a number of years ago. A disagreement that my wife and I have always had is that someone who is still involved in their addiction can still receive guidance or promptings...
Jun 6, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...